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Location:Castiglion Fibocchi, Italy
Bedrooms:3
Bathrooms:2
Sleeps:6
Property Type:Apartment
Amenities:Dishwasher, Fireplace, Iron, Refrigerator, Shower, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels & more amenities »
Activities:Museums, Shopping, Swimming
Description:The apartment is surrounded by the green vineyards of Tuscany in the countryside near Castiglion Fibocchi, Arezzo, under the Pratomagno Mountain, famous for nature, wildlife, little ancient villages, good cuisine and excellent wine. It is part of an old farm house, property of our family, which we have restaured. The house has two apartments (this one and a smaller one for 2-3 people) each with his own entrance. Outside there is a common garden where You can relax during the beautiful Tuscan evenings. The apartment is very suitable for families or groups of friends (4-6 people) who have a car and want to do a tour of Tuscany. The apartment is restored in original country style. It 's 100 square meters and consists of: a large living room with sofa and TV, a typical Tuscan kitchen with stove refrigerator, dishwasher, table and chairs, traditional fireplace, one double bedroom and two twin bedrooms all with wrought iron beds, 2 bathrooms with shower, sink and toilet. The interiors and furnishings are Tuscan style. Most of the objects and furnishings are from the family. The price is very actractive. We have started our activity recently (in 2011) and we have decided, for 2012, to offer our guests the possibility to stay in a very beautiful and relaxing apartment at a very promotional price. Linen and towels are included in the price and will be changed once per week. With an agreement, We offer a swimming pool service, around 2 km from the apartment, to only 5 euro/day (adult), 2,5 euro/day kids (3-12 years) and free for little baby (under 3 years). You can buy the tickets discounted from us. At their arrival, the guests will find a present (a bottle of Chianti Wine from our vineyards) as our welcome. People who will stay for at least 1 week could be our guests for a beautiful, typical Tuscan dinner. The apartment is located in Castiglion Fibocchi. The area is very safe and quiet so, think just relaxing and enjoying it. In Castiglion Fibocchi 0,8 km from the house, you can find farmacy, supermarket and all you need. In the house You will also find the numbers for every emergencies. The location of the apartment is very central and allows to reach easily: Arezzo (12 km) where You can visit the beautiful Pieve (Romanesque church) and the church of San Francesco with the frescoes of Piero della Francesca, the beautiful village of Loro Ciuffenna, Florence (65 km) with all its monuments, museums and the famous Ponte Vecchio, Siena (60 km) and all the Chianti area (40 km), the medieval town of Anghiari (30 km), Casentino area (20-30 km) with its extensive woodlands and beautiful restored historical buildings, including many castles and abbeys and Cortona (40 km), with his etruscan sites. Lake Trasimeno is another wonderful place for sports and relax. For nature lovers there is the National Park of Foreste casentinesi (25 km) and the Monastery of La Verna, where San Francesco d'Assisi lived as hermit. Very peaceful area is Rapolano Terme, spa town with wonderful termal baths (30 minutes away). For those seeking entertainment and nightlife there are several options in Arezzo or even in Florence, with their bar, pubs and club. Very close to the apartment (5 km) there is the disco club Dolce Verde open from spring to autumn. About shopping, there are several famous outlet: first at all Prada Space in Montevarchi (10 km) and the Fashion Valley in Incisa Area (40 km) with The Mall outlet, The Groove and Dolce&Gabbana.... more info >>
Location:Barberino di Mugello, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:3
Property Type:Apartment
Activities:Canoeing, Horseback Riding, Restaurants, Shopping, Sightseeing, Surfing, Swimming & more activities »
Description:Thirty minutes from Florence, this tranquil countryside apartment, part of an old XV century farm house, provided of a stove, washing-machine, full equipped kitchen, private garden in the property land. One bedroom with an extra real bed in the living-room. No need of air conditioning, even in summer, thanks to the thick walls and the location on top of a hill. It is isolated (together with 4 other apartments in the same property), but 5 minutes away by car from shops and restaurants. Roads well kept, easy to get there either from nearby villages or highway. You need a car to move around or simply to get to Barberino, from where you can catch buses for Florence and other places if you prefer this option to drive into town. Rent available for week-ends or few days/weeks. Not possible longer than a month. You are in the land of Family Medici, 2 minutes from the highway, 5 minutes from lake Bilancino, 2 minutes away from Barberino village, 2 minutes away from Barberino Outlet Shopping centre with fashion Italian brands, 30 minutes away from Florence. Wake up under the Tuscan sun on top of a hill and choose whether spending the day appreciating the small pleasures of life or visiting the masterpieces of Renaissance maestros in Florence and Mugello. Trekking, sightseeing, horse-riding, swimming canoeing and wind-surfing at the lake, or simply following the route of the Medici family with forts and palaces in Scarperia, Borgo San Lorenzo, Cafaggiolo, to get to the magnificent view of Florence and its surrounding like Fiesole and Chianti.... more info >>
Location:Castiglion Fibocchi, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:3
Property Type:Apartment
Amenities:Disability Access, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Iron, Laundry, Refrigerator, Shower, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels & more amenities »
Activities:Museums, Shopping, Swimming
Description:The apartment is surrounded by the green vineyards of Tuscany in the countryside near Castiglion Fibocchi, Arezzo, under the Pratomagno Mountain, famous for nature, wildlife, little ancient villages, good cuisine and excellent wine. It is part of an old farm house, property of our family, which we have restaured. The house has two apartments (this one and a bigger one for 4-6 people) each with his own entrance. Outside there is a common garden where You can relax during the beautiful Tuscan evenings. The apartment has been created to accommodate 2 people and is particularly suitable for couples, spouses or a couple of friends who have a car and want to do a tour of Tuscany. It represents also an excellent solution for a family with one young son for this solution the living room is provided with a sofa bed. The apartment is approx. 70 square meters and consists of: a large living room that includes a typical Tuscan kitchen with stove, refrigerator and dishwasher, table and chairs, traditional fireplace, a sofa and a TV, one bedroom with a double bed in wrought iron and a private bathroom with shower, sink and toilet and a washmachine. The interiors and furnishings are Tuscan style. Most of the objects and furnishings are from the family. The price is very actractive. We have started our activity recently (in 2011) and we have decided, for 2012, to offer our guests the possibility to stay in a very beautiful and relaxing apartment at a very promotional price. Linen and towels are included in the price and will be changed once per week. With an agreement, We offer a swimming pool service, around 2 km from the apartment, to only 5 euro/day (adult), 2,5 euro/day kids (3-12 years) and free for little baby (under 3 years). You can buy the tickets discounted from us. At their arrival, the guests will find a present (a bottle of Chianti Wine from our vineyards) as our welcome. People who will stay for at least 1 week could be our guests for a beautiful, typical Tuscan dinner. The apartment is located in Castiglion Fibocchi. The area is very safe and quiet so, think just relaxing and enjoying it. In Castiglion Fibocchi 0,8 km from the house, you can find farmacy, supermarket and all you need. In the house You will also find the numbers for every emergencies. The location of the apartment is very central and allows to reach easily: Arezzo (12 km) where You can visit the beautiful Pieve (Romanesque church) and the church of San Francesco with the frescoes of Piero della Francesca, the beautiful village of Loro Ciuffenna, Florence (65 km) with all its monuments, museums and the famous Ponte Vecchio, Siena (60 km) and all the Chianti area (40 km), the medieval town of Anghiari (30 km), Casentino area (20-30 km) with its extensive woodlands and beautiful restored historical buildings, including many castles and abbeys and Cortona (40 km), with his etruscan sites. Lake Trasimeno is another wonderful place for sports and relax. For nature lovers there is the National Park of Foreste casentinesi (25 km) and the Monastery of La Verna, where San Francesco d'Assisi lived as hermit. Very peaceful area is Rapolano Terme, spa town with wonderful termal baths (30 minutes away). For those seeking entertainment and nightlife there are several options in Arezzo or even in Florence, with their bar, pubs and club. Very close to the apartment (5 km) there is the disco club Dolce Verde open from spring to autumn. About shopping, there are several famous outlet: first at all Prada Space in Montevarchi (10 km) and the Fashion Valley in Incisa Area (40 km) with The Mall outlet, The Groove and Dolce&Gabbana.... more info >>
Location:Trapani, Italy
Bedrooms:3
Bathrooms:2
Sleeps:12
Property Type:Vacation Home
Amenities:Air Conditioning, Disability Access, Internet Access, Kitchenette, Laundry, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Shower, Smoking OK, Stereo, Stove, TV, Towels & more amenities »
Description:The old baglio (farm house) is located on a beautiful bank close to Trapani. It overlooks an olive plantation, a soft river valley and the mediterranean sea with the Egadi Islands. Surrounded by olive trees and a newly planted garden the remote estate is the perfect place where to relax and finding inspirations by watching astonishing sunsets There are three spacious studios for two people (max.5) and one big apartment for four people (max.7). In the last years the baglio had been caringly renovated. Through a big archway you enter the yard, from where you get to the studios and apartments. The proprietary, Ms. Mauro spends her holidays on the estate herself. The ground floor studios look northward to Mount Erice and have one big open living/dining room with a kitchenette and a bedroom on the gallery upstairs. On the other, the south-western side of the building lies the spacious two-story apartment. The three ground floor studios have big doors opening to a field with the bold Mount Erice in the background. Looking north you survey a newly planted garden, olive and palm trees. The tyrrhenian sea with the three Egadi Islands lies west. Inside the studios you take the wooden stairs up to the gallery - the bedroom with a big double bed. Downstairs there is a new kitchen, equipped with gas stove, stone finished sink and a fridge. You will find pots, plates, cutlery and everything you need to do your own cooking. There is a sofa and a daybed, where a up to three more persons can sleep if needed. The recently built bathrooms have modern sanitary accessories. The old baglio was renovated in 2007 and is furnished tastefully. With its high ceilings the apartment is very spacious. Kitchen, dinigroom and living room all are connected to make one big living area. The two bedrooms, one up- one downstairs, are situated in the tower-like part in the centre of the building. There are two bathrooms. It's all there: a big sofa and a stereo. Lots of space in the dinig room. The kitchen is fully equipped. with fridge, a gas stove and everything to do your own cooking. You will find garden furniture for the big terrace. (At the moment the terrace is lacking the flagstones.) In the bathroom downstairs, there is a big bathtub. Upstairs, there is an other smaller bathroom with shower.. You have a king size bed in the bedroom upstairs, in the second big bedroom there are the stairs. It is a Durchgangszimmer. The old baglio has been recently renovated and furnished tastefully. Directions Arrival by car: At the Palermo airport take the autostrada A29 towards Trapani. Past Alcamo ouest turn right (highway A29dir.) Shortly after the exit Dattilo the highway bifurcates. Drive left towards Marsala. Take the exit Marausa an turn right towards Trapani. Past Marausa you cross a river valley and arrive at the village of Palma. Turn left at the traffic lights, drive towards the sea and follow the road until you see a railroad crossing. Take the road before that crossing, and turn left. After 100m turn left again. You have arrived. Prices Studio for two persons: 80 EUR per night. For each additional bed we charge 10 EUR. (Prices for august: €100/€15) Apartment (four beds): 140 EUR per night. Additional persons 15 EUR each. (Prices for august 200/20EUR) There are no more charges or hidden costs. Linen and towels are complimentary. Booking If you want to book the flat, give us a call or write a email.... more info >>
Location:Mendola, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:2
Property Type:Apartment
Amenities:Balcony, Elevator, Garage, Laundry, Pets OK, Restaurant, Sauna, Shower, Smoking OK, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV & more amenities »
Description:FINELY FURNISHED STUDIO WITH LARGE BALCONY, WOODEN FURNITURE IN LIGHT, TWO SINGLE BEDS, Separè LIVING / BEDROOM, CERAMIC STOVE TYPICAL WHITE WORKING WITH WOOD (THIS ALREADY AT), FITTED KITCHEN WITH ALL THE COMFORT. Washing machine, shower, closet. BEYOND THE BIG patch of PARKING GARAGE ELEVATOR AND LEADING DIRECTLY TO THE FLOOR. HOTEL POOL WITH SAUNA AND TURKISH BATH TO 5 MIN. BY CAR. PRICE € 10 2 HOURS. hotelwaldheim.it/wellness-hotel-spa-beauty-center-in-val-di-non.htm The Passo Mendola, (Mendelpass in German), (1,363 m) is a mountain pass on Highway 42, Tonale and Mendola. It is a saddle between the mountain and the mountain Penegal Roen and situated on a mountain range, the North Coast of Mendola that overhangs the valley of the Adige East and South West slopes gently towards the Val di Non The pass, located on the border between the provinces of Trento and Bolzano, connects the upper Val di Non, and in particular the center of Cles, with Bolzano. It is located a few kilometers south of the Passo Palade, linking Cles in Merano. Access ramp to Mendola pass on the east side - from Caldaro From the pass, a road leads to Penegal 3.9 km (1737 m) which offers a stunning 360 degree views over the valley of the Adige, and in particular the city of Bolzano, and the woods of the Val di Non . The Mendola Pass can be reached by funicular Caldaro by the same name, which at the upper station is a splendid viewpoint sull'Oltradige and lowlands. Until the '30s came to the Mendola Pass the narrow-gauge train from Upper Anaunia Railway (Railway Dermulo-Fund-Mendel). The construction of Pass Road lasted from 1880 to 1885. In 1886 the old farm Mendelhof, for centuries the property of Count Thun, was transformed into a hotel and spa. The site quickly became a popular holiday destination much favored by the nobility all over Europe: Franz Joseph I of Hapsburg, Emperor of Austria, he stayed at Mendel in 1903. The Empress Elizabeth of Bavaria (Sissi) chose him several times for vacation. Among the other celebrities you resemble the writer Karl May, the Nobel Prize Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen and the Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi. The First World War put an abrupt stop to the activities of the spa. PLACE OF INTEREST ON THE SIDE TYROL: The Kalterer in Alto Adige, nestled among the vineyards on the Wine Route Caldaro and Termeno. Thanks also to the particular microclimate that makes it the warmest lake in the Alps area has become a popular holiday destination for people who love to enjoy life. COUNTRY OF KALTERN Everyone knows the wine Kalterer-See-Auslese slave red wine, light and soft. But other wines selected and recognized as Lagrein, Cabernet Sauvignon or are produced in the cellars in Caldaro! MORE INFO: KALTERSEE.COM We recommend you to visit the wine museum or take a jump to the Wine Days in September ... it is absolutely worth it! There is always something to see and live in Caldaro! Castelvecchio Castelvecchio is located approx. 6 km away from the true center of Caldaro and is embraced by mountains and forests. At the edge of the village is the Gothic Church St. Vigil. Its present form dates from the fourteenth century. On torra you can also admire the oldest mural Caldaro, which represents the S. Christopher and dates back to 1320. A romantic path leads to Gorge Rastenbach, a popular destination for young people and adults. Especially in the hot days of summer the forest surrounding the throat, offers shade and a cool breeze. Several points with panoramic views along the trail will make this simple walk something special. Moreover, the path leading to the throat Rastenbach, passes the ruins of an ancient church, probably the oldest of the Tyrol, the Basilica of St. Peter. Here were discovered the shell-shaped niches that probably date back to the Bronze Age (ca. 1,000 BC). Mendola funicular: In just 12 minutes to an altitude difference of 850 m and a slope of 85% over a length of 4.5 km. The funicular is ideal for people who can not stand so many curves and mountain roads with the car. On Mendola, as the inhabitants say Caldaro, summer is the best weather. That is why, because from the beginning of July all families, but also cyclists and mountain lovers, prefer to spend the warm months in their small houses on the top! KLOTZBANK: Superb position with fantastic views near the sports area of Castelvecchio. From the parking area of the sport continue south along route 11A. After approx. 20 minutes you reach the Klotzbank: a quiet place with a fantastic view of Lake Caldaro and surroundings. For the Return on the same street as to reach or follow the path that leads to the path 11B Kardatscher No. 10 and head towards Kaltern. The duration of the second variant is approx. 1 hour. THE TRIATHLON KALTERERSEE The International Triathlon Kalterersee takes place every year in May. As every year this time we will meet national and international athletes, internationally known, the triathlon. The race will be on the Olympic distance, and then varies each year: 1.5 km swim, 40.8 km bike, 10 kilometer race. It is worth being present at this unique sporting event. Further information on kalterersee-triathlon.com BIKE AND MOUNTAIN BIKE: Is a pleasant bike ride through the orchards and vineyards near Caldaro as well as a strenuous climb, mountain biking on Mount Mendel ... anything is possible! With a wide variety of landscape around Caldaro and Termeno, who is passionate about mountain biking, find everything and more! There's something for every taste. Caldaro is an ideal starting point because from here you can meander pleasant routes for the whole family. And for those who can not or will not bring along your own bike, but do not want to miss the fun bike, can rent it directly in the center of Caldaro. It also offers various guided tours are also mountain biking. Here is a list of rental pointS around ON kaltern.com BIKEPARKTermeno Fun with the mountain bike bridges, logs and jumps in Tramin. The adrenaline rises ... and this is no accident! The bike park in Tramin awaits with exciting moments and lots of fun for fans of mountain biking. The paths will lead to bridges, crossings, rocks and steep slopes with an elevation of 60 meters. The park was built in 2007 and is located just above the village of Termeno, directly accessible from the trail and away Traminerhof. The routes are divided into various degrees of difficulty: blue, red and black. But the easy route (blue) represents some difficult stretches, and this should always be careful. MOUNTAIN AND EXCURSIONS Walk the Path Cholera A leisurely walk through the rolling hills of Termeno with starting point in the center of the country. From the central square of Termeno we are moving in a southerly direction along the Via-Payer Jv and Jv-Zallinger Street until you get on the Wine Route. We cross the road and follow it for a while 'the road to Neumarkt. At first small crossroads turn left and follow the indication CH (Choleraweg). After approx. 30 meters we take the small road on the left and walk north, passing through vineyards and orchards. Further information: Tourist Termeno ON tramin.com Walk through the Valley Spring A walk into the famous valley of flowers, the lakes Caldaro Montiggler. An easy hike and recommended, especially in spring, so did his name: The whole valley blooms in beautiful colors. The starting point is located west of the lake at the restaurant Geier and after approx. 10 minutes of walking we take a road that leads right to the east side of the lake. From there, a sign Frühlingstal shows us the path to continue. We spend the last vineyards begins Spring Valley. Shortly after we cross a forest road and take the road to the right and arrive early to the vineyards of Monticolo. The trail leads straight to No. 20 on the south side of Lake Maggiore Montiggler. From here you can return via the same route to Lake Caldaro. Further information: Tourist Caldaro ON kaltern.com Walking the Castles of Appiano Castles to visit as many as 3 in a single excursion, and also within walking distance from Caldaro! Not far from Caldaro is Appiano (15 minutes by car), the richest area of castles throughout Europe. More than 200 castles, ruins, forts bear witness to an eventful and full of important milestones for the province. In all three castles / fortresses we can take a rest and refreshment. Important: We recommend also bring boots Further information: Tourist Appian ON eppan.com The wine path wein.weg takes you from the lake Caldaro Caldaro, through vineyards and orchards. The wine path wein.weg is a popular destination, not only in autumn. The path has the form of an 8 (with its point of intersection in the center of Kaltern) and follows the walk around Lake Caldaro. Passing through vineyards and wineries, you can see how many counts the historic vineyard country. The boundaries of these thresholds are marked with the soil that indicate their names. LOCATION 'OF INTEREST AND ACTIVITIES' ON THE SIDE TRENTINO: MORE INFO: visitvaldinon.it The Valley is not unusual for an Alpine valley high brightness and extended the horizon: the eye will be lost among the lush rolling hills and the deep blue sky. The highlands adorned by apple orchards and rich gradually leave room for the dense forest of conifers and sunny meadows, all the way up the mountains and famous groups such as the Brenta or the Ortler Alps which surround this land, ensuring the particular mild and dry. Stay in Val di Non is like to live in close contact with the wonders of two famous National Parks Stelvio and Adamello-Brenta: their nature and populated by wild animals is an experience that leaves its mark. The Val di Non is also particularly rich in water: pleasant alpine lakes, including the fascinating Lake Tovel famous for its water once a red, the Walnut River which cuts through a narrow canyon, but also countless streams and brooks. Pomaria visitvaldinon.it/pomaria_Interne/pomaria_interna.ashx?ID=12825 That the apple is the queen of the Val di Non is now a known fact! There are over 5,000 farming families in the Val di Non carefully cultivate the land in autumn and are found in the fields to share the great feast of the harvest of apples. Each year the second weekend of October the appointment in Val di Non with Pomaria, the great festival of the apple in his native Italian: you can pick the apple from the tree directly with the farmer, learn to cook the classic strudel and take it home with you, vote for the More good of the Realm and participate in many other fun times and yummy designed for all ages in the ancient rural village of Casez. Pomaria, from Latin pomarium, orchard, and in honor of Pomone, the goddess of orchards, is the strong link with an ancient land that knows how to exploit the past to know their culture. The downtown streets of the village of Casez are animated representations of ancient crafts, music, markets and shows Pomological. Tastings of wines and local delicacies await guests: Groppello of Revò, the famous apple PDO Val di Non, Casolet Mortandèla and smoked, the Slow Food. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the valleys of the Non and Sole walks through and participate in person directly to the collection of apples in the orchard. And for kids to have fun with games, stories and activities to learn about the wonders of nature. LAKE OF SANTA GIUSTINA The Lake Santa Giustina is a reservoir located at the heart of Trentino Val di Non The lake is fed mainly by the River Noce. The lake is the largest artificial lake in the Trentino and the one with the largest volume of water between the lakes of the region [1]. The capacity of the reservoir is 180 million cubic meters, and its waters are used to drive the turbines of 34.5 MW power plant underground Taio. The grand dam of Santa Justina, 152 m high, was inaugurated in 1951 and was once the tallest in Europe. The construction took 5 years of work and more than 110 000 cubic meters of concrete. Near the dam, the gorge is also passed over the bridge of the SS. 43 and that of the Trento-Malé Railway. Tributaries to the left of Walnut are the Barnes, which forms the valley of Bresimo, which descends from the Pescara countries and German Lauregno Proves. The hermitage. The location of the dam is named after the ancient hermitage of Santa Giustina, located in a gorge at the base of the dam, within walking distance from the town of Dermulo in half an hour going down a steep path that leads to the ruins, protected by a natural hollow in the rock. On the right bank of the lake is located on Castle Cles, which is mirrored by an isolated hill in the lake was built by Cles family whose most famous son was Prince Bishop Bernardo Clesio. Adamello Brenta parcoadamellobrenta.tn.it The Adamello Brenta is the largest protected area in Trentino, located in western Trentino, with its 620.51 square kilometers and includes the mountain groups of the Brenta, separated by Val Rendena and between the valleys of Non, Sun and Giudicarie. And 'affected by the presence of 48 lakes and the Adamello glacier, one of the largest in Europe. MUSEUM OF THE USE OF THE PEOPLE AND COTUMI TRENTINA museosanmichele.it Magdalens, HIGH VALLEY cicloweb.net/nsmadda.htm Located between the Magdalenes, Val di Sole and Mendel, the territory of Alta Val di Non is ten kilometers from Cles and dam of Santa Giustina and has suffered in its green valleys and high plateaus. The valleys are the main valleys and Rumo Bresimo while the plateau is relatively large Mezzalone. Despite being easily accessible and close to other tourist centers in the area, the Upper Valley has not kept intact the natural environment: an example are the meadows, in the flowering period, they become stretched dorateper the effect of wild flowers. Disseminated rhododendrons, anemones, gentians at different altitudes. The forests are rich in mushrooms, especially welcome very special, rare, such as deer, grouse, woodpeckers, red and even eagles. We are always in Val di Non and then there are the many apple orchards, noneso pride in the world. At the morphological level the area Maddalene brings together almost all the characters in the entire Alpine region. Magdalens, carved by the glaciers of the Quaternary and shaped by rivers that descend into the valley, seem to surround the green expanses where there are small countries: Livo, Revò, Rumo, CIS, and Cagnò Bresimo all between 650 and 1000 meters of altitude, where the tradition and charm of small mountain towns are still alive. Rich in history, often secular countries are castles, palaces and rural residences, adorned with precious architectural elements, testimony to the ancient attraction of this valley at the foot of the Magdalenes. Stands the cycle of frescoes by Baschenis artist from Bergamo who made his mark in other areas in the region (eg, Val Rendena) and two castles, among others, stand out: the ruins of a medieval castle and Altaguardia to Placeri . The area was already inhabited in Roman times and was used for farm work or hunting and gathering, but only around the year 1000 was a significant development that was later supported by the streams Lavazzè and Pescara, an inexhaustible source of energy for hydraulic operate the windmills and support the activities of sawmills. RIDING CENTER AT 15 MIN by car from the apartment: HANDLING COFLARI - Ruffrè ' Coflari farm has a long history: a reality today with a modern renovated farmhouse, the old barn became a large farm flanked brse, in a rural setting that recalls the simple life and hard-working peasants. At the riding lessons are taught and walks for experts or beginners, are also organized walks at night with dining in a lodge, overnight trekking, carriage rides and pony rides for outings with the children. Facilities: Indoor and outdoor arena, round pen and carousel horses. The farm also hosts a farm with typical food, a selling point for the house and a small farm with farm animals. HANDLING COFLARI (American riding) Farm Ranch Coflari, 9 38010 Ruffrè - Mendola Tel 70148 cell. 335 434161 coflariranch.it coflari.ranch @ virgilio.it SUNNY RANCH - Cavareno The new Sunny Ranch offers riding to those who want the possibility of walks for beginners and experts, riding lessons for children and adults, and carriage rides for the children ... the cute pony. Possibility of weddings aboard! SUNNY RANCH HORSE (American riding and English) Via Moscabio, Cavareno cell. sunnyranch.it OTHER RIDING IN VAL Roen Ranch (American riding and English) Via Roen, Ambleside Tel 30077. Cell ranchroen.it... more info >>
Location:Noto, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Sleeps:3
Property Type:Vacation Home
Amenities:Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Fireplace, Internet Access, Laundry, Oven, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Smoking OK, Stove, TV, Towels, Wireless Internet Access & more amenities »
Activities:Beach, Museums, Restaurants
Description:Situated at 1.5 km from the city of Noto, in an organic farm, where the farmer work on lemons, almonds and olives trees. In the countryside you can enjoy organic landscapes typical of our valleys and our products that you can taste there. The house is composed by a large bedroom, a kitchen, a bathroom, an entrance area, a big veranda with a barbecue place and a parking place. The place provides complete independence and relaxing environment. The habitation has a view on a small old rural complex (no habitation) named ‘bagghio’ and is surrounded on the other sides by lemon, olive and almond trees. Services include kitchen stove, towels, bedclothes, refrigerator, air-conditioning, washing machine, oven, little wood ceramics stove, satellite TV, DVD player, books, internet with USB key (supplied by the landlord). To enjoy your holiday to the fullest, I recommend renting a car to visit the near places. Noto (UNESCO site), at a kilometre - capital of the Baroque culture, simply splendid. 30 mins from Syracuse (UNESCO site), where you can see the Greek theatre and the archaeological site area, the Museum ‘Paolo Orsi’ (very interesting and internationally renowned). The island of Ortigia - a good place also for evening excursions and where you can also try out local food specialties in a large amount of typical restaurants to choose from simply walking for the streets of Ortigia can be a gorgeous experience, adventuring through its little narrow street filled or baroque sculptures and building facades. There are also little mountain-side towns that can be reached in about a hour, places of the likes of Buccheri, Buscemi, and Palazzolo, where you will find museums, good typical eatery and the ‘Val Di Anapo’ valley. There also are various natural resorts, the Natural Reserves, the little ponds of sweet water in ‘Cava Grande’ (Avola Antica 14km), the splendid beaches in the reserve Calamosca and Eloro resorts(Calamosca 10km, Eloro 8km), the slushes, reachable in less than half hour from Casa Zisola. Very interesting also the other Baroque cities: Scicli, Ragusa, Modica (UNESCO sites). You can visit the volcano Etna (86), its observatory and park, and its magnificent scenarios. If you prefer the relax, Zisolhome offers wide spaces, green, garden, porch, barbeque, maximum privacy because the Zisolhome is not a village but a stand-alone property, where you can also enjoy the pleasure of tastingopur various cultivated biological products, bread and pizza that the owner prepare for his family and for his guests.... more info >>
Location:Montone, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:2
Property Type:Vacation Home
Amenities:BBQ, Deck, Internet Access, Kitchenette, Oven, Playground, Refrigerator, Shower, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV & more amenities »
Description:Villa Pavone E is a 50-square-meter (about 538 square feet) apartment which sleeps two people. It features a shared garden and swimming-pool. It is part of an old and small countryside hamlet rich in stone houses, and it is located in the middle of a 120-hectare farm. n nVilla Pavone is in the north of Umbria , close to the famous cities of art such as Siena , Perugia , Assisi , Todi , Spoleto , among others. It is also halfway between Rome and Florence , which are about 200 km (about 124 miles) and 150 km (about 93 miles) from the villa, respectively. n nVilla Pavone E has a double bedroom, a bathroom with shower, and a large living-room with a kitchenette. n nThe apartment is equipped with winter heating and parking space. n nThe place n nVilla Pavone is in the middle of a 120-hectare agricultural farm which stretches over a verdant valley at the same height of the secure medieval hamlet of Montone , a small village which is listed as one of the most beautiful hamlets in the world. n nAlmost the whole land of the farm is actually pasture or range, being used to breed cattle of the famous Chianina breed. Cultivations and breeding of animals are developed with organic methods. The old countryside houses have been restored to host guests in small apartments which still keep the simple warm and cozy furnishing style of country homes. n nAt your arrival at the villa, you will notice a group of age-old buildings in grey stones surrounded by the verdant countryside scenery. Porticos and outdoor staircases render the fac3a7ades picturesque. In front of the villa, there is a large courtyard around which the outdoor spaces available to all guests are distributed: the swimming-pool, the sun-drenched area, the gazebo, the barbecue, and the playground for kids. n nYou will be greeted by the kind and friendly proprietors: they will soon make you plunge into the relaxing atmosphere of a simple and tranquil vacation where you will be in contact with nature and all the activities developed in the countryside. n nAll around you will soon notice that the animals are kept free: a couple of some splendid peacocks and several cats, just to begin with. And there also the shelters under which cows and calves are placed, kept in outdoor areas not far from the houses so that you can easily feel in the air the perfume of stables, typical of real life in the countryside and not a trait invented by tourist tales e280a6 n nServices n nAn extraordinary resource of the farm is the spring of mineral water which flows not far from the house: its temperature is the same all year round, which means it comes from deep underground. During summer you will find it delightful and unique to get fresh water straight from its source! n nAlso in the place, it is possible to purchase products from the farm, vegetables, salamis, and homemade sweets, not mentioning the opportunity to taste super-size grilled steaks taken from the Chianina breed. Breakfast and dinner is available upon booking. n nThe farm is located within a natural reserve area where hunting is forbidden. Mountains bikes are available for you to visit the place and surroundings. In the farm, you will also find a lake where you can go fishing and a bocce field. You may also see all the activities which are run inside the farm, especially apiculture. As guests of the farm, you will be able to attend and have a discount on a thermal bath establishment in Umbertide, only 5 km (about 3 miles) away. n nIn the small reception hall of the farm, you will find all the information regarding tourist activities of the region and a socket suitable for laptops and internet connections. n nThe swimming-pool and outdoor spaces n nClose to the villa you will find the beautiful 8x16 meter (26 x 52 feet) swimming-pool, surrounded by umbrellas and deck chairs. The swimming-pool features different depths so that even your kids can swim in it, and it is also spring-water fed. n nNext to the swimming-pool you will find two areas to relax in the shade, a large gazebo furnished with tables and chairs, and a portico, which is also equipped with several tables and chairs available to all the guests. Under the portico there is a large oven used to prepare the specialty of the farm, the Chianina meat, and a bit farther, there is a large barbecue ready to be used during large cookouts when you can gather your friends under the stars. On an angle of green lawn enclosed by hedges your kids will find a slide and a seesaw where they can play. n nThe house n nVilla Pavone E is an apartment situated on the first floor. You reach it after climbing a 14-step outdoor staircase. You will enter a spacious living-room. In the living-room there is a table with chairs, a TV set, and a kitchenette. From the living-room you can reach the double bedroom. The bedroom is spacious as well, and it features the bathroom with shower inside and windows overlooking the countryside. n nThe house is furnished in a simple and cozy way, following the typical countryside style of Umbria. The floor is in terracotta and the ceiling features wood-joists support and terracotta bricks. The kitchenette is equipped with a four-burner stove and a fridge. n nNearby tourist attractions n nVilla Pavone is 5 km (about 3 miles) away from Umbertide, a small town which has an old historical center where you will find several shops and typical restaurants. In Umbertide you will also have a train station and a bus stop. You will need a car during your stay at Villa Pavone, and you may even rent one at the place. n nYou will be in the northern area of Umbria, in a convenient position to visit all the splendid cities of art in both Umbria and Tuscany : for example, Perugia is only 30 km (about 19 miles) away, Assisi is 50 km (about 31 miles) away, and Spoleto is 70 km (about 43.5 miles) away. Moreover, Siena is 100 km (about 62 miles) away, Florence is 150 km (about 93 miles) away, and Rome is 200 km (about 124 miles) away. n nThe nearest airports are: Perugia (35 km or about 22 miles away), Pisa and Rome. n nShow tourist attractions and points of interest for this holiday home. n nOther properties nearby: Villa Pavone A , Villa Pavone B , Villa Pavone C , Villa Pavone D .... more info >>
Location:Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:2
Property Type:Vacation Home
Amenities:Deck, Iron, Kitchenette, Laundry, Oven, Patio, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Shower, Stove & more amenities »
Description:Villa Silvestre D is a gracious 40-square-meter (about 430.5 square feet) cottage in stone with a patio, a private garden, a shared garden, and a view of a valley. It sleeps two people, and it has a parking space. n nThe cottage is a separate home which is part of a large countryside house located between Sorrento and Positano . You will be 7 km (about 4.3 miles) away from Sorrento and 10 km (about 6.2 miles) away from Positano. n nVilla Silvestre D consists of a single room furnished with a double bed, a dining area, a kitchenette, and a bathroom with shower. n nThe place n nThe villa is on the top of one of the steep hills by the sea which mold the wild and picturesque stretch of high coast which goes from Punta Campanella to Positano. You will be about 300 meters (about 984 feet) above sea level. n nThe villa and the private land surrounding it (5000 square meters or about 53,820 square feet) look out on the sun and the sea. n nVilla Silvestre is a large countryside house built with blocks of grey tuff. It is surrounded by the green of the olive groves, and it faces the vast blue of the sea. Red cranesbills and several succulent plants shine in the sun and dangle from several vases placed on the staircases, porticoes, and terraces. n nThe house is in the middle of a sloping terraced land where olive trees, grape vines, and fruit trees grow. You will reach the house by walking down a private road embellished by bushes of yellow cranesbills and roses. n nFrom every angle of the garden you will have a pleasant and wide view of the sea. n nVilla Silvestre is in fact in the middle of a large valley which gently leans facing towards the sea and which is covered in silvery crowns of olive trees and lush vegetation. Amidst the green you will notice the red roof tiles of farm houses and really small inhabited areas. The mild verdant slope is abruptly interrupted by the blue of the sea as the hill seems to plunge from high above into the waters down below, about one km (about 0.7 miles) away as if seen in a straight line from the villa. n nFrom the sea, this stretch of high coast looks impervious, wild and quite picturesque since it is adorned by the presence of two islets, Isca and Vetara. n nIn this small paradise, where the air and perfume of the sun-drenched countryside merge with the fresh and salt-scented air which emanates from the sea, you will find a mild and salubrious climate all year round. n nNext to the house, on a beautiful lawn shaded by cherry trees, you will have a ping-pong table and deck chairs to relax outdoors, available to you and all the guests of the villa. n nWhile playing or resting outdoors in the sun or in the shade, you will have an unlimited view of the sea and the Gulf of Salerno . n nAt Villa Silvestre you will also have a small and lush vegetable garden cultivated with love and care by the proprietors, a place where you can glean its seasonal vegetables. In summer you will find delicious tomatoes and scented basil! Owners of lands nearby also produce extra-virgin olive oil and wine. n nThe house has old origins, and in the middle of a large room on the ground floor you will be able to see, carefully preserved, an old oil mill for olives with grinding wheels of stone and also old objects of everyday countryside life. n nThe villa has been currently restored so as to hold three small vacation homes. A fourth home available for rental is actually a small cottage placed a bit away from the main house. n nThe owners live in the place, and they will be at your disposal with all their discretion whenever you need any kind of help or information. n n100 meters (about 328 feet) away from the villa is the nearest restaurant. n nThe nearest town with shops is Torca , reachable by car or on foot after taking a five-minute walk through a shortcut (400 meters or 1.300 feet). n nThe cottage and the garden n nVilla Silvestre D is a gracious cottage with stone walls surrounded by green just a few feet away from the main house. You reach it from the road after taking a stone stairway consisting of about 15 steps. n nIn front of the cottage you will have a garden which is about 50 square meters (about 538 square feet) large completely at your exclusive disposal. Ite28099s verdant and rich in flowers. The garden is fenced in and partially shaded by a large pergola of grapes and also other trees. Under the pergola you will have a table with benches to have meals outdoor. Near the house, in a sun-drenched area, you will have a angle furnished with deck chairs. n nThe interior of the cottage is furnished in a simple but pleasant way: you will have a nice double bed in wrought iron, a table with chairs, a kitchenette with a two-burner stove, a small fridge, and a small oven. The bathroom features a shower, and you will also have a washing machine inside. n nThe beaches n nOn the Coast of Sorrento and Amalfi , the beaches are small inlets surrounded by a high-cliff coast. 6 km (about 4 miles) away, if you descend towards the coastal side of the Gulf of Salerno, you will find the large beach of fine gravel of Marina del Cantone . You will find outdoor bars and restaurants and also means for practicing all sorts of water sports. n nBy descending towards the side of the Gulf of Naples , at about 8 km (about 5 miles) away, you will arrive at a picturesque beach set in the small bay of Marina della Lobra . Here you will also find beach establishments, outdoor bars, and restaurants by the sea. n nEasily reached are also the beaches of Positano and Sorrento. n nNearby tourist attractions n nBy staying at Villa Silvestre, you will be in a peaceful place, not tourist-crowded, and in a convenient position to visit both the Coast of Sorrento and the Coast of Amalfi. n nThe nearest town is the village of Torca, 400 meters (about 1.300 feet) away. 100 meters (about 330 feet) away, where you will find a restaurant. n nYou will be about 1,5 km (about 1 miles) away from the heart of Sante28099Agata Sui Due Golfi, a small village amidst the hills between the Gulf of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno. The village is famous as a vacation place rich in natural beauties, healthy air, good wine, and great food. n nSante28099Agata is renown in Italy for its great restaurants. n nIn Sante28099Agata Sui Due Golfi, you will find shops, bars, and restaurants. n nMassa Lubrense is 5 km (about 3 miles) away. n nYou will easily be able to experience the intense tourist life of the coast, with all its rendezvous, shopping streets, and restaurants. n nTrekking n nSante28099Agata Sui Due Golfi (and Torca) is heaven on earth for all trekking enthusiasts. On the stretch of coast right on the spot which separates the coast of Amalfi from the coast of Sorrento, there are trails of breathtaking beauty to be admired amidst the mountains and the sea. n nIn case you feel like giving trekking a try, you can join excursions and guided tours along many trails found in the area. The most famous trail of all, which unravels high above the coasts of Amalfi and Positano, is called e2809cSentiero degli Deie2809d ( Path of the Gods ) due to its extraordinary beauty. n nUnderwater sports n nIn Marina del Cantone, Sorrento, Positano, and other small towns of the Amalfi Coast, there are centers which organize guided tours to seabeds rich in grottoes and amazing vegetable and animal life along the coast. n nBus and ferries n nFrom the ports of Positano and Sorrento, daily and nightly ferries, hydrofoils, and mini-cruises leave to places along the coast, the islands of Capri and Ischia , Amalfi, Naples, and the Coast of Cilento . n nThe bus stop of the SITA buses which connect Torca to Positano and Sorrento is about 400 meters (about 490 feet) away. n nThe SITA bus service links all the towns along the coast and enables you to easily reach the archaeological sites of Pompeii , Herculaneum , Paestum , or the Reggia (Royal Palace) of Caserta . n nThe nearest airport is the one in Naples, about 60 km (about 37 miles) away. n nShow tourist attractions and points of interest for this holiday home. n nOther properties nearby: Villa Silvestre A , Villa Silvestre B , Villa Silvestre C .... more info >>
Location:Barberino di Val d'Elsa, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:3
Property Type:Vacation Home
Amenities:Deck, Kitchenette, Oven, Patio, Refrigerator, Shower, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV & more amenities »
Description:Casa Vinca is part of a stone house and features an enthralling view of the surrounding hills. It is 50 square meters (about 538 square feet) large, and it sleeps three people. There is a private covered patio and a shared swimming-pool and garden. It is part of a small medieval hamlet consisting of houses in stone restored as vacation homes. It is 35 km (about 22 miles) away from Siena and 40 km (about 25 miles) away from Florence . n nCasa Vinca has a double bedroom, a spacious living-room with a mezzanine, a small kitchen, and a bathroom with shower. n nIt is equipped with heating and spacious parking space. n nThe place n nCasa Vinca is part of a medieval hamlet in stone situated amidst the green and lovely hills stretching between Florence and Siena, the hills where the famous Chianti wine is produced. n nPanorama n nAs soon as you arrive, you will be delighted by the view of the whole place. I was absolutely hypnotized by it! n nOn the top of a lovely prominent piece of land covered in thick green lawn, you will see a group of ancient houses in grey stone outlined against the blue of the sky. The sloping lawn is delimited by an unpaved path embellished by a double line of cypresses. n nThe embroidery-like pattern formed by the high and lean top of cypresses seem to separate the intense-green of the wood from the bright green of the sun-drenched lawn. n nAdding to the view, next to the house, are large vases where lemons are cultivated, vases filled with red cranesbills, perfumed bushes, and flower beds of roses. n nBeside the stone houses, in a secluded area, you will catch sight of the inviting blue of the beautiful swimming-pool, surrounded by a lawn and green umbrellas. n nThe air is clean, the peacefulness around is perfect, and everything is well cared for and well kept: you will feel as if inside a dream, the Tuscany you 've always dreamed of! n nHistory n nThe hamlet where you will spend your vacation has a fascinating history of over a thousand years. It was built around a small church which, in the Medieval Times, used to host pilgrims who would leave France to go to Rome by going along an ancient road called 'Via Franchigena ' on foot. n nIn the sixteenth century, the hamlet, along with the lands surrounding it, became property of a noble family from Florence. Later, in the eighteenth century, the hamlet was used as destination to hunting missions of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany and a place to eat well and have good wine. n nFarm n nNowadays, the hamlet where you will spend your vacation is part of a 20-hectare (about 0.5 acre) farm. n nPart of the land is covered by an area of wood of live oaks and oaks: you will be able to stroll around and even have picnics in the area. The part of the land nearest to the house is reserved to the breeding of horses. n nThe owners live in the main house of the hamlet. They will warmly greet you, and they will be available to help you in case you need with all their discretion. If you wish, they will help you organize cultural tours and choose the best wine cellars and farms to be visited in the area. n nSwimming pool n nAt Casa Vinca you have a shared 12 x 6 meter (39 x 20 feet) swimming-pool at your disposal. Next to the pool, you will find a sun-drenched area furnished with an umbrella and deck chairs to each apartment. Even from the swimming-pool you will be able to enjoy a relaxing view of the surrounding green hills. n nThe swimming-pool opens from the first of May to the end of October. n nHouse n nCasa Vinca is on the ground floor, and you can reach it straight from the garden. In front of the living-room, you will find a gracious covered patio enclosed by a large glass window. You will find a table with chairs, and you will be able to relax and have meals outdoor with a green lawn and an endless view of the hills and the woods before your eyes. n nThe living-room is furnished with a single divan bed, a table, chairs, and a TV. A staircase leads to the mezzanine, where there 's a single bed. In the living-room you will find the kitchenette, equipped with a four-burner stove, an oven, a fridge, and small appliances. At Casa Vinca you will have a shared laundry room available. n nFrom the living-room you can also enter the beautiful double bedroom and the bathroom with shower. The bedroom has a window overlooking the hills. n nCasa Vinca 's furnishings are complete and elegant. You will find an atmosphere which is cozy and typical of old country Tuscan houses: terracotta floor, ceiling with wooden joists and terracotta roof tiles, and beautiful family antique furniture restored with care and love. n nYou need a car during your stay at Casa Vinca. You will find a large parking space in the place. n nNearby tourist attractions n nCasa Vinca is 6 km (about 3.7 miles) away from Barberino Valle Di Elsa, where you will also find a railway station. At 2 km (about 1.2 mile) away, you will find a shopping mall with some food shops. n nYou will be in a convenient position to visit all the splendid cities of art of Tuscany on daily excursions, especially Florence which is 40 km (about 25 miles), Siena, 35 km (about 22 miles) away, Volterra , 30 km (about 19 miles) away, Monteriggioni , 24 km (about 15 miles), San Gimignano , only 14 km (about 9 miles). You can also easily go on daily excursions to Umbria and Rome. n nYou will be in the area where the Chianti wine is produced, and not only can you go on cultural visits to cities nearby, but also stop at the beautiful wine cellars of the region while going along the Strada del Vino (Road of the Wine). n nJust enjoy the delight which is traveling along such road and discovering hamlets and castles which embellish the top of every hill with their towers. You will find that countryside Tuscany where the pace of ancient way of living seems to have been miraculously conserved, that Tuscany which enthralls and infatuate artists and visitorse280a6 n nAnd in case you are fond of Italian fashion, don 't forget to plan a stop at the famous 'Valdichiana Outlet Village ', where you will find 90 shops which offer Italian high fashion for extremely reasonable prices! n nShow tourist attractions and points of interest for this holiday home. n nOther properties nearby: Casa Santippe , Casa Balsamina , Casa Giunco , Casa Linaria .... more info >>
Location:Barberino di Val d'Elsa, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:3
Property Type:Vacation Home
Amenities:Deck, Kitchenette, Oven, Patio, Refrigerator, Shower, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV & more amenities »
Description:Casa Linaria is part of a stone house and features an enthralling view of the surrounding hills. It is 50 square meters (about 538 square feet) large, and it sleeps two people. There is a private terrace and a shared swimming-pool and garden. It is part of a small medieval hamlet consisting of houses in stone restored as vacation homes. It is 35 km (about 22 miles) away from Siena and 40 km (about 25 miles) away from Florence . n nCasa Linaria has a double bedroom, a living-room with a small kitchen, and a bathroom with shower. n nIt is equipped with heating and spacious parking space. n nThe place n nCasa Linaria is part of a medieval hamlet in stone situated amidst the green and lovely hills stretching between Florence and Siena, the hills where the famous Chianti wine is produced. n nPanorama n nAs soon as you arrive, you will be delighted by the view of the whole place. I was absolutely hypnotized by it! n nOn the top of a lovely prominent piece of land covered in thick green lawn, you will see a group of ancient houses in grey stone outlined against the blue of the sky. The sloping lawn is delimited by an unpaved path embellished by a double line of cypresses. n nThe embroidery-like pattern formed by the high and lean top of cypresses seem to separate the intense-green of the wood from the bright green of the sun-drenched lawn. n nAdding to the view, next to the house, are large vases where lemons are cultivated, vases filled with red cranesbills, perfumed bushes, and flower beds of roses. n nBeside the stone houses, in a secluded area, you will catch sight of the inviting blue of the beautiful swimming-pool, surrounded by a lawn and green umbrellas. n nThe air is clean, the peacefulness around is perfect, and everything is well cared for and well kept: you will feel as if inside a dream, the Tuscany you 've always dreamed of! n nHistory n nThe hamlet where you will spend your vacation has a fascinating history of over a thousand years. It was built around a small church which, in the Medieval Times, used to host pilgrims who would leave France to go to Rome by going along an ancient road called 'Via Franchigena ' on foot. n nIn the sixteenth century, the hamlet, along with the lands surrounding it, became property of a noble family from Florence. Later, in the eighteenth century, the hamlet was used as destination to hunting missions of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany and a place to eat well and have good wine. n nFarm n nNowadays, the hamlet where you will spend your vacation is part of a 20-hectare (about 0.5 acre) farm. n nPart of the land is covered by an area of wood of live oaks and oaks: you will be able to stroll around and even have picnics in the area. The part of the land nearest to the house is reserved to the breeding of horses. n nThe owners live in the main house of the hamlet. They will warmly greet you, and they will be available to help you in case you need with all their discretion. If you wish, they will help you organize cultural tours and choose the best wine cellars and farms to be visited in the area. n nSwimming pool n nAt Casa Linaria you have a shared 12 x 6 meter (39 x 20 feet) swimming-pool at your disposal. Next to the pool, you will find a sun-drenched area furnished with an umbrella and deck chairs to each apartment. Even from the swimming-pool you will be able to enjoy a relaxing view of the surrounding green hills. n nThe swimming-pool opens from the first of May to the end of October. n nThe house n nYou can enter Casa Linaria straight from the garden. The entrance door is embellished by a large arch in stone which bears the year it was built, 1746. n nOn the ground floor you will find a small and gracious living-room furnished with a couch, a table, chairs, a TV, and a kitchenette. The kitchenette is equipped with a two-burner stove, a small oven, a fridge, and small appliances. n nFrom the living-room you can reach the double bedroom by climbing a flight of stairs. The bathroom is equipped with a shower. The bedroom has a has a patio door leading to the terrace overlooking the hills. On the terrace you will find a table and chairs. The terrace will be your favorite place to relax outdoors! n nAt Casa Linaria you will have a shared laundry room available. n nCasa Linaria 's furnishings are complete and elegant. You will find an atmosphere which is cozy and typical of old country Tuscan houses: terracotta floor, ceiling with wooden joists and terracotta roof tiles, and beautiful family antique furniture restored with care and love. n nYou need a car during your stay at Casa Linaria . You will find a large parking space in the place. n nNearby tourist attractions n nCasa Linaria is 6 km (about 3.7 miles) away from Barberino Valle Di Elsa, where you will also find a railway station. At 2 km (about 1.2 mile) away, you will find a shopping mall with some food shops. n nYou will be in a convenient position to visit all the splendid cities of art of Tuscany on daily excursions, especially Florence which is 40 km (about 25 miles), Siena, 35 km (about 22 miles) away, Volterra , 30 km (about 19 miles) away, Monteriggioni , 24 km (about 15 miles), San Gimignano , only 14 km (about 9 miles). You can also easily go on daily excursions to Umbria and Rome. n nYou will be in the area where the Chianti wine is produced, and not only can you go on cultural visits to cities nearby, but also stop at the beautiful wine cellars of the region while going along the Strada del Vino (Road of the Wine). n nJust enjoy the delight which is traveling along such road and discovering hamlets and castles which embellish the top of every hill with their towers. You will find that countryside Tuscany where the pace of ancient way of living seems to have been miraculously conserved, that Tuscany which enthralls and infatuate artists and visitors e280a6 n nAnd in case you are fond of Italian fashion, don 't forget to plan a stop at the famous 'Valdichiana Outlet Village ', where you will find 90 shops which offer Italian high fashion for extremely reasonable prices! n nShow tourist attractions and points of interest for this holiday home. n nOther properties nearby: Casa Santippe , Casa Balsamina , Casa Giunco , Casa Vinca .... more info >>
Location:Barberino di Val d'Elsa, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:3
Property Type:Vacation Home
Description:Casa Santippe is part of a stone house and features an enthralling view of the surrounding hills. It is 50 square meters (about 538 square feet) large, and it sleeps three people. There is a private covered patio and a shared swimming-pool and garden. It is part of a small medieval hamlet consisting of houses in stone restored as vacation homes. It is 35 km (about 22 miles) away from Siena and 40 km (about 25 miles) away from Florence . n nCasa Santippe has a double bedroom, a spacious living-room with a divan bed, a small kitchen, and a bathroom with shower. n nIt is equipped with heating and spacious parking space. n nThe place n nCasa Santippe is part of a medieval hamlet in stone situated amidst the green and lovely hills stretching between Florence and Siena, the hills where the famous Chianti wine is produced. n nPanorama n nAs soon as you arrive, you will be delighted by the view of the whole place. I was absolutely hypnotized by it! n nOn the top of a lovely prominent piece of land covered in thick green lawn, you will see a group of ancient houses in grey stone outlined against the blue of the sky. The sloping lawn is delimited by an unpaved path embellished by a double line of cypresses. n nThe embroidery-like pattern formed by the high and lean top of cypresses seem to separate the intense-green of the wood from the bright green of the sun-drenched lawn. n nAdding to the view, next to the house, are large vases where lemons are cultivated, vases filled with red cranesbills, perfumed bushes, and flower beds of roses. n nBeside the stone houses, in a secluded area, you will catch sight of the inviting blue of the beautiful swimming-pool, surrounded by a lawn and green umbrellas. n nThe air is clean, the peacefulness around is perfect, and everything is well cared for and well kept: you will feel as if inside a dream, the Tuscany you 've always dreamed of! n nHistory n nThe hamlet where you will spend your vacation has a fascinating history of over a thousand years. It was built around a small church which, in the Medieval Times, used to host pilgrims who would leave France to go to Rome by going along an ancient road called 'Via Franchigena ' on foot. n nIn the sixteenth century, the hamlet, along with the lands surrounding it, became property of a noble family from Florence. Later, in the eighteenth century, the hamlet was used as destination to hunting missions of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany and a place to eat well and have good wine. n nFarm n nNowadays, the hamlet where you will spend your vacation is part of a 20-hectare (about 0.5 acre) farm. n nPart of the land is covered by an area of wood of live oaks and oaks: you will be able to stroll around and even have picnics in the area. The part of the land nearest to the house is reserved to the breeding of horses. n nThe owners live in the main house of the hamlet. They will warmly greet you, and they will be available to help you in case you need with all their discretion. If you wish, they will help you organize cultural tours and choose the best wine cellars and farms to be visited in the area. n nSwimming pool n nAt Casa Santippe you have a shared 12 x 6 meter (39 x 20 feet) swimming-pool at your disposal. Next to the pool, you will find a sun-drenched area furnished with an umbrella and deck chairs to each apartment. Even from the swimming-pool you will be able to enjoy a relaxing view of the surrounding green hills. n nThe swimming-pool opens from the first of May to the end of October. n nHouse n nCasa Santippe is on the ground floor, and you can reach it straight from the garden. In front of the living-room, you will find a gracious covered patio enclosed by a large glass window. You will find a table with chairs, and you will be able to relax and have meals outdoor with a green lawn and an endless view of the hills and the woods before your eyes. n nThe living-room is furnished with a single divan bed, a table, chairs, and a TV. From the living-room you can enter the small kitchen, which is equipped with a four-burner stove, an oven, a fridge, and small appliances. You will also be able to use a shared laundry room. n nFrom the living-room you can also enter the beautiful double bedroom and the bathroom with shower. The bedroom has a window overlooking the hills. n nCasa Santippe 's furnishings are complete and elegant. You will find an atmosphere which is cozy and typical of old country Tuscan houses: terracotta floor, ceiling with wooden joists and terracotta roof tiles, and beautiful family antique furniture restored with care and love. n nYou need a car during your stay at Casa Santippe. You will find a large parking space in the place. n nNearby tourist attractions n nCasa Santippe is 6 km (about 3.7 miles) away from Barberino Valle Di Elsa, where you will also find a railway station. At 2 km (about 1.2 mile) away, you will find a shopping mall with some food shops. n nYou will be in a convenient position to visit all the splendid cities of art of Tuscany on daily excursions, especially Florence which is 40 km (about 25 miles), Siena, 35 km (about 22 miles) away, Volterra , 30 km (about 19 miles) away, Monteriggioni , 24 km (about 15 miles), San Gimignano , only 14 km (about 9 miles). You can also easily go on daily excursions to Umbria and Rome. n nYou will be in the area where the Chianti wine is produced, and not only can you go on cultural visits to cities nearby, but also stop at the beautiful wine cellars of the region while going along the Strada del Vino (Road of the Wine). n nJust enjoy the delight which is traveling along such road and discovering hamlets and castles which embellish the top of every hill with their towers. You will find that countryside Tuscany where the pace of ancient way of living seems to have been miraculously conserved, that Tuscany which enthrals and infatuate artists and visitors e280a6 n nAnd in case you are fond of Italian fashion, don 't forget to plan a stop at the famous 'Valdichiana Outlet Village ', where you will find 90 shops which offer Italian high fashion for extremely reasonable prices! n nShow tourist attractions and points of interest for this holiday home. n nOther properties nearby: Casa Balsamina , Casa Giunco , Casa Linaria , Casa Vinca .... more info >>
Location:Montone, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:2
Property Type:Vacation Home
Amenities:BBQ, Deck, Internet Access, Kitchenette, Oven, Playground, Refrigerator, Shower, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV & more amenities »
Description:Villa Pavone D is a 30-square-meter (about 323 square feet) apartment which sleeps two people. It features a shared garden and swimming-pool. It is part of an old and small countryside hamlet rich in stone houses, and it is located in the middle of a 120-hectare farm. n nVilla Pavone is in the north of Umbria , close to the famous cities of art such as Siena , Perugia , Assisi , Todi , Spoleto , among others. It is also halfway between Rome and Florence , which are about 200 km (about 124 miles) and 150 km (about 93 miles) from the villa, respectively. n nVilla Pavone D consists of a single room where there is a double bed, a kitchenette, and a bathroom with shower. n nThe apartment is equipped with winter heating and parking space. n nThe place n nVilla Pavone is in the middle of a 120-hectare agricultural farm which stretches over a verdant valley at the same height of the secure medieval hamlet of Montone , a small village which is listed as one of the most beautiful hamlets in the world. n nAlmost the whole land of the farm is actually pasture or range, being used to breed cattle of the famous Chianina breed. Cultivations and breeding of animals are developed with organic methods. The old countryside houses have been restored to host guests in small apartments which still keep the simple warm and cozy furnishing style of country homes. n nAt your arrival at the villa, you will notice a group of age-old buildings in grey stones surrounded by the verdant countryside scenery. Porticos and outdoor staircases render the fac3a7ades picturesque. In front of the villa, there is a large courtyard around which the outdoor spaces available to all guests are distributed: the swimming-pool, the sun-drenched area, the gazebo, the barbecue, and the playground for kids. n nYou will be greeted by the kind and friendly proprietors: they will soon make you plunge into the relaxing atmosphere of a simple and tranquil vacation where you will be in contact with nature and all the activities developed in the countryside. n nAll around you will soon notice that the animals are kept free: a couple of some splendid peacocks and several cats, just to begin with. And there also the shelters under which cows and calves are placed, kept in outdoor areas not far from the houses so that you can easily feel in the air the perfume of stables, typical of real life in the countryside and not a trait invented by tourist tales e280a6 n nServices n nAn extraordinary resource of the farm is the spring of mineral water which flows not far from the house: its temperature is the same all year round, which means it comes from deep underground. During summer you will find it delightful and unique to get fresh water straight from its source! n nAlso in the place, it is possible to purchase products from the farm, vegetables, salamis, and homemade sweets, not mentioning the opportunity to taste super-size grilled steaks taken from the Chianina breed. Breakfast and dinner is available upon booking. n nThe farm is located within a natural reserve area where hunting is forbidden. Mountains bikes are available for you to visit the place and surroundings. In the farm, you will also find a lake where you can go fishing and a bocce field. You may also see all the activities which are run inside the farm, especially apiculture. As guests of the farm, you will be able to attend and have a discount on a thermal bath establishment in Umbertide, only 5 km (about 3 miles) away. n nIn the small reception hall of the farm, you will find all the information regarding tourist activities of the region and a socket suitable for laptops and internet connections. n nThe swimming-pool and outdoor spaces n nClose to the villa you will find the beautiful 8x16 meter (26 x 52 feet) swimming-pool, surrounded by umbrellas and deck chairs. The swimming-pool features different depths so that even your kids can swim in it, and it is also spring-water fed. n nNext to the swimming-pool you will find two areas to relax in the shade, a large gazebo furnished with tables and chairs, and a portico, which is also equipped with several tables and chairs available to all the guests. Under the portico there is a large oven used to prepare the specialty of the farm, the Chianina meat, and a bit farther, there is a large barbecue ready to be used during large cookouts when you can gather your friends under the stars. On an angle of green lawn enclosed by hedges your kids will find a slide and a seesaw where they can play. n nThe house n nVilla Pavone D is a studio apartment situated on the first floor. You reach it after climbing a 20-step outdoor staircase. You will enter a spacious room, divided into two areas by a wooden semi-wall. You will find a double bed on one side, and the kitchenette, table with chairs, and TV set on the other. The bathroom is equipped with a shower. The room features windows overlooking the countryside. n nThe house is furnished in a simple and cozy way, following the typical countryside style of Umbria. The floor is in terracotta and the ceiling features wood-joists support and terracotta bricks. The kitchenette is equipped with a four-burner stove and a fridge. n nNearby tourist attractions n nVilla Pavone is 5 km (about 3 miles) away from Umbertide, a small town which has an old historical center where you will find several shops and typical restaurants. In Umbertide you will also have a train station and a bus stop. You will need a car during your stay at Villa Pavone, and you may even rent one at the place. n nYou will be in the northern area of Umbria, in a convenient position to visit all the splendid cities of art in both Umbria and Tuscany : for example, Perugia is only 30 km (about 19 miles) away, Assisi is 50 km (about 31 miles) away, and Spoleto is 70 km (about 43.5 miles) away. Moreover, Siena is 100 km (about 62 miles) away, Florence is 150 km (about 93 miles) away, and Rome is 200 km (about 124 miles) away. n nThe nearest airports are: Perugia (35 km or about 22 miles away), Pisa and Rome. n nShow tourist attractions and points of interest for this holiday home. n nOther properties nearby: Villa Pavone A , Villa Pavone B , Villa Pavone C , Villa Pavone E .... more info >>
Location:Arezzo, Italy
Bedrooms:8
Bathrooms:4
Sleeps:8
Property Type:Vacation Home
Amenities:BBQ, Covered Porch, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Food Processor, Free Parking, Freezer, Hair Dryer, Iron, Ironing Board, Kitchenette, Laundry, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Shower, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Wireless Internet Access & more amenities »
Activities:Bird watching, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Restaurants, Shopping, Sightseeing, Swimming, Tennis & more activities »
Description:Borgo Santa Maria in Valle,Arezzo,Laterina,Tuscany The holiday house has been created by the lovingly and painstakingly restoration of a XVII century farm, set on a panoramic position on the gentle slopes that descend towards the Arno river. The farmhouse, once upon a time, was part an old estate,where farmers grew tobacco.The house has recently acquired the status of historical building. This is an area worth exploring. IT IS POSSIBLE TO RENT THE WHOLE FARMHOUSE, in this case we can host up to 20 adults ( babies are accepted but not counted) The compound is composed of one cottage (4 2) and 3 apartments :for2/9 people. BAITA 77 m2 (4 2) two bedrooms. Luminous stone cottage on two floors with its private garden and equipped terrace.2 bedrooms, spacious separate kitchen,large living room with double sofa bed, normal sofa, armchair.....french windows opening onto the garden,bathroom /shower. FONTANINA 73 m2 (2 3) One bedroom( one double single bed) Ground floor, covered porch, living room, separate kitchen ,one large bedroom.,bathroom / shower.... CARPANO 70 m2 (3 2) two bedrooms(one double one single) Ground floor, living room, separate kitchen, one double bedroom, one single bedroom,large bathroom/shower. SOPPALCO 75 m2 ( 7 2) First floor, three bedrooms(one matrimonial, one twin,one family bedroom with 3 single beds,where it's possible to add 2 beds) kitchenette/living room,sofa. All the kitchen are more than fully equipped with :microwave,refrigerator- freezer, electric oven, top stove with 4 fires, kettle, percolator, bread toaster, mini food processor,plenty of everything you may need to really feel at home. Candle holders. Hair dryer. the chalet (La Baita) and the apartment Il Soppalco have dishwasher. All our units have reserved space in the garden and by the pool. The farm is surrounded by a large fenced garden area equipped with tables, chairs and canopies, with of 8 x 12 meters swimming pool. the apartments have been tastefully finished, fully furnished ,all provided with TV sat,DVD and their own heating system. Simple but comfortable they have everything is needed to make guests feel at home.Laundry room with washing machine and iron ( ironing board) ,vacuum cleaner available for common use. Barbecue are(three stone bbq). WI FI Connection free. Activities: Tourism, Sightseeing, Bird watching, Hiking.Mountain Biking, Walking,relaxing. Important: With the exclusion of High Season( 23rd of June to 31rst of August, where minimum rental is of 7 days and changeover only on Saturday) ), minimum stay is 3 days, changeover is whenever you want. Prices are per unit not per person. Prices and availability published here refer to the unit Il Carpano. Contact us for more information about renting a single unit or the whole farmhouse, (prices per day od per week)... more info >>
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